Hatch Embroidery 3 - auto-digitizing - Revision history

Daniel K. Schneider: /* Preparing a file for Hatch */

2022-12-16T10:17:02Z

Preparing a file for Hatch

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	* Vector -> Bitmap -> Import into Hatch -> Auto Digitize		* Vector -> Bitmap -> Import into Hatch -> Auto Digitize
	* Vector -> Bitmap -> Import into Hatch -> Semi-automatic digitizing		* Vector -> Bitmap -> Import into Hatch -> Semi-automatic digitizing
	* Vector -> EPS -> Import into Hatch -> Auto Digitize		* Vector -> EPS or EMF -> Import into Hatch -> Auto Digitize
	* Vector -> EPS -> Import into Hatch -> Semi-automatic digitizing		* Vector -> EPS or EMF -> Import into Hatch -> Semi-automatic digitizing
	* Vector -> CorelDraw GEM -> Automatic or semi-automatic digitizing		* Vector -> CorelDraw GEM -> Automatic or semi-automatic digitizing

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	(1) We start from a drawing made with drawing software, therefore from a standard (SVG) or proprietary vector file such as Illustrator (AI) or Corel Draw (CDR). [[Hatch Embroidery\|Hatch Embroidery 3]] cannot directly import SVG or AI and again there are two options:		(1) We start from a drawing made with drawing software, therefore from a standard (SVG) or proprietary vector file such as Illustrator (AI) or Corel Draw (CDR). [[Hatch Embroidery\|Hatch Embroidery 3]] cannot directly import SVG or AI and again there are two options:

	* 1a) We export SVG and AI to EPS and import it according to the "bitmap" option checked or not in (a) as vector or (b) as raster. Since these two methods ~~generally seem to~~ give less good results ~~and InkScape does not export correct EPS~~, we prefer exporting in high resolution PNG (option 1b). That said, importing a vector file as a vector seems to be useful if your drawing is very technical. But in this case, it is better to buy ~~in this case~~ the CorelDraw extension described in [[CorelDRAW GEM for Hatch Embroidery]].		* 1a) We export SVG and AI to EPS or EMF and import it according to the "bitmap" option checked or not in (a) as vector or (b) as raster. Since these two methods sometimes give less good results, we often prefer exporting in high resolution PNG (option 1b). That said, importing a vector file as a vector seems to be useful if your drawing is very technical. But in this case, it is better to buy the CorelDraw extension described in [[CorelDRAW GEM for Hatch Embroidery]]. Also make sure to export to EMF from InkScape, EPS export is wrong.
	* 1b) We prepare a high resolution *.PNG file from a vector drawing SVG, AI, CDR, etc. Unless you are already an expert in Illustrator or Corel Draw, we recommend using the free drawing software [[Inkscape\|InkScape]].		* 1b) We prepare a high resolution *.PNG file from a vector drawing SVG, AI, CDR, etc. Unless you are already an expert in Illustrator or Corel Draw, we recommend using the free drawing software [[Inkscape\|InkScape]].

Daniel K. Schneider at 10:36, 7 December 2022

2022-12-07T10:36:49Z

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			Draft. Some parts need to be improved.

	== Intro ==		== Intro ==

Daniel K. Schneider at 10:36, 7 December 2022

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	\|do_not_show_sub_page=No		\|do_not_show_sub_page=No
	\|status=~~to improve~~		\|status=draft
	\|last_modification=2022-08-27		\|last_modification=2022-08-27
	\|objective=Prepare a quality raster file from a vector drawing,		\|objective=Prepare a quality raster file from a vector drawing,

Daniel K. Schneider: /* Choose a good resolution */

2022-12-07T10:34:55Z

Choose a good resolution

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	(2) We start from a raster drawing (.PNG, .JPG, .GIF, etc.). Make sure the drawing is clean. It is possible to vectorize it with drawing software, clean it and then re-export it in .PNG. Alternatively there are "cleaning" software such as "Topaz" or "Lightroom". For example, if you want to digitize a handmade drawing, you can follow the first part of the procedure explained in [https://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/InkStitch_-_stitch_files_from_hand_drawings InkStitch - embroideries from handmade drawings], i.e. color reduction plus vectorization . You can also try to scan it directly with Hatch using color reduction. It may or may not work....		(2) We start from a raster drawing (.PNG, .JPG, .GIF, etc.). Make sure the drawing is clean. It is possible to vectorize it with drawing software, clean it and then re-export it in .PNG. Alternatively there are "cleaning" software such as "Topaz" or "Lightroom". For example, if you want to digitize a handmade drawing, you can follow the first part of the procedure explained in [https://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/InkStitch_-_stitch_files_from_hand_drawings InkStitch - embroideries from handmade drawings], i.e. color reduction plus vectorization . You can also try to scan it directly with Hatch using color reduction. It may or may not work....

	~~=== Choose a good resolution ===~~

	~~In this section we show how to transform a drawing in SVG format into a raster file with the software [[Inkscape\|InkScape]].~~		=== Resolution of bitmap images ===

	~~Basically, you just~~ have to make sure that the image is sharp, a resolution of 600 DPI seems enough to us. In the image below we show the options we chose to export a 45mm smilie. To get the export panel to PNG:		It is important to work with clean high resolution raster files. The best way to get these is to draw the image with a vector drawing program.
			In this section we show how to transform a drawing in SVG format into a raster file with the [[Inkscape\|InkScape]] software.

			You have to make sure that the image is sharp, a resolution of 600 DPI seems enough to us (by default it is much less). In the image below we show the options we chose to export a 45mm smilie. To get the export panel to PNG:
	* <code>File Menu -> Export to PNG</code>		* <code>File Menu -> Export to PNG</code>
	* In panel: Select Page or [[InkStitch - stitch files from hand drawings\|Drawing]]		* In panel: Select Page or [[InkStitch - stitch files from hand drawings\|Drawing]]

Daniel K. Schneider: /* Preparing a matrix file for Hatch */

2022-12-07T10:23:32Z

Preparing a matrix file for Hatch

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	Since [[Hatch Embroidery\|Hatch Embroidery 2 and 3]] import neither standard vector files (SVG) nor Illustrator (AI), and since the free [[Inkscape\|InkScape]] software cannot export proper EPS or CDR files it is advisable to either buy the CorelDraw extension or prepare a high resolution .PNG file from a vector drawing. Otherwise, if you start from a raster drawing (.PNG, .JPG, .GIF, etc.) you must ensure that the drawing is clean. It is possible to vectorize it with drawing software, clean it and then re-export it in *.PNG. For example, if you want to digitize a handmade drawing, you can follow the first part of the procedure explained in [[InkStitch - stitch files from hand drawings]], i.e. color reduction plus vectorization . You can also try to digitize it directly with Hatch using color reduction. It may or may not work....		Since [[Hatch Embroidery\|Hatch Embroidery 2 and 3]] import neither standard vector files (SVG) nor Illustrator (AI), and since the free [[Inkscape\|InkScape]] software cannot export proper EPS or CDR files it is advisable to either buy the CorelDraw extension or prepare a high resolution .PNG file from a vector drawing. Otherwise, if you start from a raster drawing (.PNG, .JPG, .GIF, etc.) you must ensure that the drawing is clean. It is possible to vectorize it with drawing software, clean it and then re-export it in *.PNG. For example, if you want to digitize a handmade drawing, you can follow the first part of the procedure explained in [[InkStitch - stitch files from hand drawings]], i.e. color reduction plus vectorization . You can also try to digitize it directly with Hatch using color reduction. It may or may not work....

	== Preparing a ~~matrix~~ file for Hatch ==		== Preparing a file for Hatch ==

	There are several paths for automatic digitizing:		There are several paths for automatic digitizing:

Daniel K. Schneider: /* Semi-automatic digitizing */

2022-12-07T10:21:08Z

Semi-automatic digitizing

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	(To do: explain with an example how to move areas up and down, how to choose stitch types and travel stitches).		(To do: explain with an example how to move areas up and down, how to choose stitch types and travel stitches).

			== Automatic digitizing of a vector file ==
			(to complete)

			Since Hatch does not support importing SVG or AI formats, we recommend saving them as an *.EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) or CorelDraw (CDR) file. Be careful, InkScape seems to produce only a useless raster image with EPS, so you would have to either go through Illustrator, CorelDRAW or another software that can produce EPS that include vector code.

			Here is the import of a file in correct *.EPS format (produced with Corel Draw).
			[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-2.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Importing an EPS file into Hatch 3]]
			The result is a series of vectors which you can then digitize either with "auto-digitize" (see above) or one by one with the "click" method. The second method is not recommended if the objects are superimposed. Neither of the two methods gave a very satisfactory result and we advise (for the moment) not to use this method for this type of image. In any case, it would be necessary to modify the design before importing it or to redo it at the level of the embroidery objects (quite feasible). It would probably be more interesting to use this Hatch feature to import well-thought-out "line art" for embroidery or even fill patterns.

			Here is the raw result of an "Auto-digitize Instant Embroidery" auto-digitize. The other option, "Auto-digitize embroidery" is not available for this type of import
			[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-3.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Scanning EPS vectors in Hatch 3]]As provisional conclusion, we recommend buying the CorelDraw extension if you need to import vectors.

	== Semi-automatic digitizing ==		== Semi-automatic digitizing ==

Daniel K. Schneider: /* Automatic digitizing of a vector file */

2022-12-07T10:20:14Z

Automatic digitizing of a vector file

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	[[file:inkscape-remove-gradient-1.png\|none\|thumb\|800px\|Remove gradient in InkScape for selected object\|link=Special:FilePath/Inkscape-remove-gradient-1.png]]		[[file:inkscape-remove-gradient-1.png\|none\|thumb\|800px\|Remove gradient in InkScape for selected object\|link=Special:FilePath/Inkscape-remove-gradient-1.png]]

	~~== Automatic digitizing of a vector file ==~~
	~~(to complete)~~

	Since Hatch does not support importing SVG or AI formats, we recommend saving them as an *.EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) or CorelDraw (CDR) file. Be careful, InkScape seems to produce only a useless raster image with EPS, so you would have to either go through Illustrator, CorelDRAW or another software that can produce EPS that include vector code.

	~~Here is the import of a file in correct *.EPS format (produced with Corel Draw).~~
	~~[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-2.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Importing an EPS file into Hatch 3]]~~
	The result is a series of vectors which you can then digitize either with "auto-digitize" (see above) or one by one with the "click" method. The second method is not recommended if the objects are superimposed. Neither of the two methods gave a very satisfactory result and we advise (for the moment) not to use this method for this type of image. In any case, it would be necessary to modify the design before importing it or to redo it at the level of the embroidery objects (quite feasible). It would probably be more interesting to use this Hatch feature to import well-thought-out "line art" for embroidery or even fill patterns.

	~~Here is the raw result of an "Auto-digitize Instant Embroidery" auto-digitize. The other option, "Auto-digitize embroidery" is not available for this type of import~~
	~~[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-3.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Scanning EPS vectors in Hatch 3]]As provisional conclusion, we recommend buying the CorelDraw extension if you need to import vectors.~~

	== Auto digitize ==		== Auto digitize ==

Daniel K. Schneider at 10:17, 7 December 2022

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Daniel K. Schneider: /* Automatic digitizing of a vector file */

2022-12-07T10:13:35Z

Automatic digitizing of a vector file

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	(to complete)		(to complete)

	Since Hatch does not support importing SVG or AI formats, we recommend saving them as an *.EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) or CorelDraw (CDR) file. Be careful, InkScape seems to produce only a useless raster image, so you have to either go through Illustrator or ~~CorelDRAW~~.		Since Hatch does not support importing SVG or AI formats, we recommend saving them as an *.EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) or CorelDraw (CDR) file. Be careful, InkScape seems to produce only a useless raster image with EPS, so you would have to either go through Illustrator, CorelDRAW or another software that can produce EPS that include vector code.

	Here is the import of a file in correct *.EPS format (produced with Corel Draw).		Here is the import of a file in correct *.EPS format (produced with Corel Draw).
	[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-2.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Importing an EPS file into Hatch 3]]		[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-2.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Importing an EPS file into Hatch 3]]
	The result is a series of vectors which you can then digitize either with "auto-digitize" (see above) or one by one with the "click" method. The ~~last~~ is not recommended if the objects are superimposed. Neither of the two methods gave a very satisfactory result and we advise (for the moment) not to use this method for this type of image. In any case, it would be necessary to modify the design before importing it or to redo it at the level of the embroidery objects (quite feasible).		The result is a series of vectors which you can then digitize either with "auto-digitize" (see above) or one by one with the "click" method. The second method is not recommended if the objects are superimposed. Neither of the two methods gave a very satisfactory result and we advise (for the moment) not to use this method for this type of image. In any case, it would be necessary to modify the design before importing it or to redo it at the level of the embroidery objects (quite feasible). It would probably be more interesting to use this Hatch feature to import well-thought-out "line art" for embroidery or even fill patterns.

	~~It would probably be more interesting to use it to import well-thought-out "line art" for embroidery or even fill patterns.~~		Here is the raw result of an "Auto-digitize Instant Embroidery" auto-digitize. The other option, "Auto-digitize embroidery" is not available for this type of import
			[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-3.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Scanning EPS vectors in Hatch 3]]As provisional conclusion, we recommend buying the CorelDraw extension if you need to import vectors.
	Here is the raw result of an "Auto-digitize Instant Embroidery" auto-digitize. The other option, "Auto-digitize embroidery" is not available.
	[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-3.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Scanning EPS vectors in Hatch 3]]

	== Tips ==		== Tips ==

Daniel K. Schneider: /* Automatic digitizing of a vector file */

2022-12-07T10:10:19Z

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	Here is the import of a file in correct *.EPS format (produced with Corel Draw).		Here is the import of a file in correct *.EPS format (produced with Corel Draw).
	[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-2.png\|~~nil~~\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Importing an EPS file into Hatch 3]]		[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-2.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Importing an EPS file into Hatch 3]]
	The result is a series of vectors which you can then digitize either with "auto-digitize" (see above) or one by one with the "click" method. The last is not recommended if the objects are superimposed. Neither of the two methods gave a very satisfactory result and we advise (for the moment) not to use this method for this type of image. In any case, it would be necessary to modify the design before importing it or to redo it at the level of the embroidery objects (quite feasible).		The result is a series of vectors which you can then digitize either with "auto-digitize" (see above) or one by one with the "click" method. The last is not recommended if the objects are superimposed. Neither of the two methods gave a very satisfactory result and we advise (for the moment) not to use this method for this type of image. In any case, it would be necessary to modify the design before importing it or to redo it at the level of the embroidery objects (quite feasible).

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	Here is the raw result of an "Auto-digitize Instant Embroidery" auto-digitize. The other option, "Auto-digitize embroidery" is not available.		Here is the raw result of an "Auto-digitize Instant Embroidery" auto-digitize. The other option, "Auto-digitize embroidery" is not available.
	[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-3.png\|~~nil~~\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Scanning EPS vectors in Hatch 3]]		[[File:Hatch-3-insert-artwork-3.png\|none\|thumbnail\|798x798px\|Scanning EPS vectors in Hatch 3]]

	== Tips ==		== Tips ==